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Across the country, there have been heated calls to defund the police. But in Newark, the positive police and community relationship is what has led to a steady decline in crime.
Nearly a dozen churches in New Jersey's largest city are part of an initiative urging the community to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Officers found the boy confined to a bedroom and "tethered to a fan" with chains and padlocks.
Clergy members got their shots in Newark to show the vaccine is safe.
New Jersey just reached a huge milestone in the number of COVID-19 vaccine administered. But many say they have tried everything and are still struggling to get an appointment.
The show originated in the 1980s, and the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor is the first woman to play this role.
Years of services -- the pews, valuable stained glass windows on the sides -- all crushed.
Janette Ward, a former teacher, said she had almost given up but called 911 one more time.
Police arrived on the scene and found the girl, along with a man and a woman who had also been shot.
Mayor Ras Baraka said the police division will not rest until the shooters are in custody.
In a proposed settlement submitted to a federal court, residents have secured safe drinking water protections from lead contamination.
New Jersey health care workers were grateful to be back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state and country deal with a shortage.
School students were set to return to the classroom for hybrid instruction next month.
About 1,000 boxes of food were donated.
Charisse Ates was known in the community for always helping others. She was a chef and loved to cook for those in need.
Any comfort in this year of crisis is appreciated by those who have felt the unimaginable loss.
Essex County was hit by COVID the hardest, accounting for nearly 10% of total cases in New Jersey.
New Jersey's largest city has been hit especially hard by the pandemic. Many people in Newark are struggling to get food, especially on a holiday.
The state reported 103 more COVID deaths Wednesday. There were 104 deaths reported Tuesday, marking the first back-to-back days of more than 100 people dying since June 13.
Chopper 2 was overhead where one home mostly collapsed, except for the front wall.
Starting Tuesday, New Jersey's first shipment of 3,000 doses will be administered at University Hospital's new vaccination clinic in Newark.
Investigators are offering a reward for vital information on a suspected killer accused of shooting a teenager to death in Newark.
This could be a giant step toward the end of the pandemic in one of New Jersey's hardest hit cities.
A homeowner in Kearny took a fiery video Monday after a container exploded on Riverside Avenue.
The first COVID-19 vaccines in New Jersey will be administered to health care workers at University Hospital in Newark on Tuesday.
The Mets beat the Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night.
At least five people were struck by bullets inside Haffen Park on Saturday evening, police said.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday.
At least five people were struck by bullets inside Haffen Park on Saturday evening, police said.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Roads in Brooklyn and the Bronx were closed from 5 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Saturday for NYC Summer Streets.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made it clear he has no intention of letting the charges against Lewis-Martin stop him from seeking reelection.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
Some effects of Hurricane Erin will linger at the coastline through the weekend.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
Some effects of Hurricane Erin will linger at the coastline through the weekend.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made it clear he has no intention of letting the charges against Lewis-Martin stop him from seeking reelection.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
Waymo will be allowed to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn until late September, New York City says.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The Mets beat the Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday.
A squirrel ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium and caused a brief delay during the game between New York and Boston.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
They dominated all week, but Saturday, it was a disappointing loss for the Fairfield, Connecticut, Little League team. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on the U.S. championship game at the Little League World Series.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 23 at 11 p.m.
Grammy Award winner Branford Marsalis led his quartet Saturday during day two of Harlem's Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.
The five people killed in a tour bus crash in upstate New York on Friday have been identified. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A man died Saturday after he was struck by an NYPD vehicle in Queens. Police said the man was lying in the street.
